West Salem High School - Hi Lite Yearbook (West Salem, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1947 volume:

WE THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1947 DEDICATE THIS YEAR’S HI-LITE TO THE MEMORIES OF OUR FOUR YEARS IN W.S.C.H.S. a I The Students and Faculty of W.S.C.H.S. wish to express their appre- ciation to the West Salem Rotary Club for the improvement to our gymnasium and support of the band. xxr- (THJEb HI LITE published by The etASS 0F 194? WEST SALEM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL published by GfHE CtASS of 194? WEST SALEM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL West Salem, Illinois HI-LITE STAFF Editor ................................................. Jim Bennett Assistant Editor........................................Lois Gaede Business Managers.............. Audrey Fritchley, Gene Cash Sports...................... Hubert Weber, Margie Putnam Art............................... Don Miller, Joan Hallbeck Snapshot......Iva Jean Shelby, Virginia Maas, Eugene Gibson History .......................... John Luther, Don Maas Will ..................... Camilla Clodfelter, Velma Libke Prophecy ...................................... Junior Class Calendar........................Dorthy Deisher, Betty Hall Jokes ...............Raymond King, Duane Smith, Bob Gentz Music .........................Bernice Ibbotson, Marie Libke Adviser .............................. Rosalind Roberts FACULTY RALPH FEHRENBACHER, R. A. M. A. University of Illinois Principal, Mathematics ISABEL SHAFFER, B. A. McKendree College History, English, Girls P. E. WILFRED J. BRANDT, B. Ed. E. Illinois State Teacher’s Col. English, History HAYES KENNARD, B. Ed. E. Illinois State Teachers C. Oakland City C. Butler University Coach, Social Science VIRGIL KINGSLEY, A. B. Spring Arbor, Mich. Jr. C. Greenville C. Science, Librarian ROSALIND ROBERTS, B. Ed. B. A. Southern University George Peabody C. Commerce RALPH O. JIBBEN, B. A. M. A. W. State College of Colorado University of Colorado University of Kansas Music, Commerce tKaijmttd Claifdiar president BOARD □ F EDUCATION ‘Wesi Salem Cotamutiih hi Grulhiusa Clark f‘ £. 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Twenty-four original Freshmen enrolled as Sophomores at the beginning of the 1944 school year. Six of the former class failed to return—Roy and Eugene McVaigh, Arthur Pool, Carl Johnson, Edgar Cole, and Paul Strine. Class officers for the Sophomore year are as follows: President.................................... Duane Smith Vice President ............................... Lois Gaede Secretary and Treasurer...................... Velma Libke Sergeant at arms............................... Don Miller Class adviser ........................... Mr. Betebenner Twenty-four of the original thirty-two students appeared as jolly Juniors for the school year of 1945-46. Joan Hallbeck and Arthur Pool returned to our class after going elsewhere their Sophomore year. Doyle Newcomb and Dorothy Warren failed to show up. Class officers for ’45 and ’46 were: President ........................ Vice President ................... Secretary and Treasurer .......... . Sergeant at arms ................ Class Adviser..................... .... Lois Gaede Duane Smith .... Virginia Maas Iva Jean Shelby ... Miss Shaffer September, 1946 found us back as Seniors in the last year of our W.S.C.H.S. career. There was quite a change of members: Our class lost five of our former class, Arthur Pool, Russel Winchel, Russel Pro- vine, Mary Nell Aldridge, and Fondalene Roby but this was counter- acted by gaining Raymond King, Clayton Brandt, Robert Gentz, Margie Putnam, and Camilla Clodfelter. As a usual Senior project our class conducted a magazine sale contest composed of two competitive sides; the Army and Navy. The winning side, Army, was treated to a trip to Mt. Carmel and to the pleasure of seeing a show. Our sale of annual adds provided a source of income for the fin- ancing of our annuals this year. We sold ads in Olney, Albion, and Mt. Carmel and gained much experience in salesmanship. Class officers chosen were : President ....................................... Duane Smith Vice President .................................. Velma Libke Secretary and Treasurer........................ Margie Putnam Sergeant at arms................................. Robert Gentz Class adviser............................................ Miss Roberts Our class colors were Scarlet and White and our class motto which we have carried with us for four years is, “God give me hills to climb and strength for climbing.” Prophecy Gene Marks David Bratsch As we were visiting Professor Skeindoff he demonstrated one of his new inventions, the time machine. To start he set the dial 15 years oheacl taking us to approximately April 20, 1962. And wTho did we see but the Seniors of 1947. Bernice Ibbotson, now burlesque queen, is showing at the Great Palace Theatre of West Salem. Duane Smith is touring the fairs, with his voice as a password. He is known as the world’s champion hog-caller. Dorothy Deisher has fallen for a sailor and is now on the West Coast waiting for her ship to come in. Being Secretary and wife is a neat arrangement for the former Velma Libke. Her husband is of Albion. The former Marie Libke is now a farmer’s wife. She and her hus- band are working on a new type of hybrid seed corn. Our own Betty Hall, after her fifth husband disappeared, decided to become a Nun and teach languages. Don Miller finally hooked Libby Mason and is now a cartoonist in New Mexico. Don Maas now has a job as rocket pilot and is carrying mail from planet to planet. Raymond King is a famous inventor. His latest invention is a wrist watch with a bell that rings every hour. After Boris Karloff’s death the studios looked far and wide for a successor of him. Finally they found him, and who do you think it was but Bob Gentz. Eugene Hayes has settled down to a farmer’s life. But he spends most of his time in flea training. Authorities say he has the best trained fleas in the world. Bill Stevens is a side show barker. He gets a booming business for he has very powerful lungs, some say. No one has seen him for a year but it is told that John Luther is a hermit and is still trying to devise a way to run a Ford without water. Don Ellis is missing in action from a coon-hunt. Some say he was killed, others say he is still following his nose on a coon trail. Camilla Clodfelter is now the head of a girls school in Boston. Her fame was gained by working out a new system of shorthand. Mrs. Jim Bennett, the former Miss Lois Gaede, is now a concert pianist in New York. Jim secretly says that he thinks her music gets very boring. Jim Bennett, after his seventh divorce, decided to go back to Lois, his most ardent love. They have been married for three months now and Jim hates her music. He says he is about ready for his eighth divorce. Clayton Brandt is a band leader in New York. Clayton is famous everywhere for his blues music. Virginia Maas is Clayton’s blues singer. She is known far and wide as the Bamboo Blonde. Gene Cash is a B.T.O. (big time operator). He has the biggest business in the W. S. oil fields. He is secretly in love with Virginia Maas but never has had enough nerve to tell her so. Hubert Weber is now the sheriff of Edwards County. He is to speak in the schools this week on “Safe Driving Principles.” Iva Jean Shelby, the ninety-nine pound weakling, has become a famous bubble dancer. She got her inspiration from earlier H. S. slumber parties. Gene Gibson is now a disappointed lover and has devoted his life to cutting out fancy paper dolls. Joan Hallbeck charms the men every where she goes. She is now trying to hook Bennett for she thinks he will soon be free. Mrs. Roy Lemke, the former Miss Audrey Fritchley, is a reporter of the New Tork Times which her husband runs. So she is both at home and at work. Margie Putnam is now cheerleading for Champaign. With her enthusiastic help the boys win most every game. 1947 Camilla Clodfelter Velma Libke We, the Senior Class of 1947, wish to leave this, our last will, signed, sealed, published, and declared by us in the presence of witnesses, to the Junior Class. I, Jim Bennett, will my ability for talking ten minutes at a time without saying anything to Max Boewe and Richard Swartzlose. I, Clayton Brant, will my love for blonde hair to Harold Hayes. 1, Gene Cash, will my ability to study to Margie Andrews. I, Camilla Clodfelter, will my love for sailors to Thelma Hardy and Wilma Maidlow. 1, Dorothy Diesher, will my love for out-of-town boys to Mary Wiseman and Margaret Weber. I, Donald Ellis, will my “Women Slaying” powers to James Ahlfield. I, Audrey Fritchley, will my cheerleading ability to Wanda Gillard and Barbara Douglas. I, Lois Gaede, will my charming personality to Ann Clodfelter and Norma Lee Bennett. I, Bob Gentz, will my extra weight to Kenneth Harrison. I, Gene Gibson, will my wavy brown hair to Harold King. I, Betty Hall, will my love for giggling in study hall to Dorothy Martin. J, Joan Hallbeck, will my love for shorthand to Monica Marshall. I, Carl Hayes, will a few of my feminine admirers, but only a few, to Ivan Sams. I, Bernice Ibbotson, will all the chewing gum that I may have left under the seats to Francis Jennings. I, Marie Libke, will my love for soldiers to Marie Roland. I, Velma Libke, will my excess lipstick that I use to Helen Libke and Imogene Hasewinkle. I, John Luther, will my ability to ask a lot of questions to John Boewe. 1, Donald Maas, will my shyness to Willard Lemke and Merrill Myres. I, Virginia Maas, will my ambition for a career to Neoma Johnson. 1, Don Miller, will my good nature and broad smile to Gene Marks and Harold Wiseman. I, Margie Putnam, will my cheerful smile to Iva Lorraine Myres. 1, Iva Jean Shelby, will my ability for acting a fool and getting away with it in typing class, to Verla Smith. I, Duane Smith, will my alertness in class to David Bratsch and Bob Orrell. I, Bill Stevens, will my back seat in the Senior Room to Charles Miller. I, Hubert Weber, will my late hours to Louise McKinney. I, Raymond King, will my ability for talking too much in class to Frank Barnhart. Jmicrf JUNIORo HISTORY Barbara Douglas Verla Smith Thelma Hardy On August 28, 1944, thirty-seven Freshmen started on their high school career with the following class officers: President .............. Vice President ......... Secretary and Treasui'er Sergeant at Arms........ Class Colors............ Class motto............. Class Adviser ......... ..................... David Bratsch ................ Verla Jean Smith ........................ Gene Lynn ..Louise McKinney, James Ahlfield ............. Royal Blue and Gold Tell the truth and don’t be afraid” ....................... Mr. Brandt During the year we lost two members, Louise McKinney and Cleve Roy tasley and gained one, Charles Miller. When school started August 31, 1945, thirty-six Sophomores gath- ered in Mr. Betebennei'’s class room to start a new term. We lost one student, Gene Lynn and gained one, Wanda Gillard. Our class officers during the year were: President................................... David Bratsch Vice President.................................. Verla Smith Secretary and Treasurer......................... Gene Marks Sergeant at arms .................... ...... Dorothy Martin Class Colors................................ Blue and White Class Motto.............‘‘Tell the truth and don’t be afraid” Class Adviser .............................. Mr. Betebenner We started out our Junior year with thirty-eight students. Imogene McVaigh, living in a different section, attended Olney High School and George Short was unable to attend here. Janies Ahlfield came back to West Salem for his JunioV year. Officers elected this year were: President ...................................... David Bratsch Vice President ................................... Gene Marks Secretary and Treasurer....................... Barbara Douglas Sergeant at arms........................... Ronald Max Boewe ('lass Colors .............................. Blue and White Class Motto ...............“Tell the truth and don’t be afraid” Class Adviser............................ Miss Isabel Shaffer The members from left to right are: First Row: Helen Libke, Robert Marks, Verla Smith, Ivan Sams, Neoma Johnson, Richard Schwartzlose. Second Row: Kenneth Harrison, Marjorie Andrews, Harold Wiseman, Margaret Weber, Bob Orrel, Norma Bennett. Third Row: Imogene Hasewinkle, Gene Marks, Wanda Gillard, Frank Barnhart, Marie Roland, Harold Hayes. Fourth Row: John Boewe, Louise McKinney, Max Boewe, Frances Jen- nings, James Ahlfield, Dorothy Martin. Fifth Row: Iva Lorene Myers, Charles Miller, Mary Wiseman, David Bratsch, Wilma Maidlow, Merrill Myers. Sixth Row: Willard Lemke, Ann Clodfelter, Barbara Douglas, Thelma Hardy, Harold King, Monica Marshall. Sophomore. Crass History Ray Marks Janet Giese On August 28, 1945, thirty-one green but eager Freshmen enrolled in the West Salem Community High School to seek a higher and better education. The usual initiation of the Freshmen was held on September 28, at the gymnasium and all departed after refreshments were served, ready to continue their high school course. During the school year one new member appeared, Robert Mason; and one, Allen Schmidt, dropped out. On September 7 officers were elected as follows: President ................................... Gene Smith Vice-President ............................. Mildred Berlin Secretary-Treasurer .......................... Janet Giese Sergeant-At-Arms ............................. Jim Mills Class Adviser .................................. Mr. Brandt Class Colors................................Red and White On September 2, 1946, twenty-six came back as Sophomores. Mild- red Berlin, La Verne Webster, George Koertge, Francis Berlin, Annabel Ibbotson and Maxine Deisher did not return. We gained three new members — Norma Ahfield, Norma Morrison, and Betty Stark. The class officers were as follows: President ................ Vice-President............ Secretary-Treasurer....... Sergeant-At-Arms ......... Class Adviser............. Class Colors.............. Motto .................... ........ Ray Marks .....Frances Mason Mary E. Cunningham .... Herschel Sams ...... Mr. Kennard ... Green and White ... Always Forward The members of the class from left to right are: First Row: Gene McDowell, Adrienne Clodfelter, Gene Smith, Helen Hasewinkle, Hershel Sams. Second Row: Norma Morrison, Ray Marks, Norma Ahlfield, Melvin Baker, Barbara Stoffer. Third Row: Jim Orrel, Joretta Luthe, Jim Mills, Frances Mason, Louie Libkie. Fourth Row: Mary Ellen Cunningham, Marilyn Outright, Mary Bratsch, Margaret Gibson, Ersel Sams. Fifth Row: Marjorie Weber, Betty Stark, Janet Giese, Jean Provine, Patsy Bradley, Clyde Ahlfield. % tx$h nmt Dona Feldman Frank Pixley When the school year opened, thirty-four eager freshmen gathered together in room 6 to start another year in their education. We attended an initiation party on November 27. What a mess, with lipstick and all. We elected for our class officers as follows: President ................................. J. Clive Gillard Vice President........................... Mary Ann Farmer Secretary and Treasurer.................... Mildred Higgins Sergeant at arms.............................. Don Couch Class Adviser .................................. Mr. Brandt After much thinking we chose our class colors as blue and gold. Our class motto as “Semper Fidalis,” “Always faithful.” During the first quarter two students left; Bernadine Gillard who decided to discontinue school for work and Laverne Haumesser who is continuing at Parkersburg. One new student appeared, Mary Cummins. The members are from left to right: First Row: J. Clive Gillard, Mary Ann Farmer, Don Couch, Mildred Higgins. Second Row: John Spray, Virginia Boewe, Richard Funkhouser, Wilma Kerster, Gerald Hinman, Joyce Knust. Third Row: Jessie Harrison, Robert McGaha, Dona Feldman, Clifton Harris, Eleanor Johnson, George Aldridge, Jr. Fourth Row: Vernon Johnson, Imogene Vaughn, Frank Pixley, Carol Blood, Galen Talley, Joyce McKinney. Fifth Row: Margaret Witt, Verdane Seals, Patsy McKinney, Bill Har- rison, Patsy McDowell, Wilbur Short. Sixth Row: John Strine, Mary Cummins, John Tomblinson, Erma Maid- low, Charles King. CHOOId CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2. School Begins—Poor teachers. 4. Dismissed one day for Edwards County Fair. 6. Soft ball game with Lancaster, Hurrah! A Victory! 23-7. 10. Soft ball game with Browns—Another Victory! 11-4. 13. Soft ball game with Keensburg—We did it again! 11-1. 16. Election of class officers. 17. Soft ball game with Browns—We’re slipping? 7-8. 18. Rev. Longbons spoke in assembly. 20. Started magazine campaign—Senior “Salesmen.” 20. Soft ball game at Keensburg—W.S.C.H.S. again! 20-1. 23. Organization of the We-Sa club for the Juniors and Seniors. 23. We-Sa club drove to Olney for a skating party—hard on pillows. 24. Soft ball game with Bellmont—Easy 20-5. 27. Initiation of Freshmen by the school—Poor faces!! 28. Soft ball game with Bellmont—Still easy 20-2. 30. Magazine drive came to close—Net Proceeds $185. Not bad for us! OCTOBER 2. Assembly—Rev. Stoltz. 4. Soft ball game with Lancaster—Where’s Max 9-12. 7. First musical Band Concert of the year. 11. School was dismissed for teachers institute. 14. Basketball practice began. 16. Theatre party for Seniors at Mt. Carmel—Blues entertained Whites. 23. Assembly—Rev. Koch. 25. Junior Class Assembly. 28. Juniors sponsored a Pie Supper—A Great Success. NOVEMBER 1. Basketball season opened with a game at Keenusburg—We Won! 1. End of first quarter—Examination. 5. Basketball game with Bone Gap—Another Victory! 6. Assembly—Rev. Enicks. 8. Game with Allendale—Lost that one ! 11. School was dismissed for Armistice Day. 12. Basketball game with Browns—Lost that one also. 19. Basketball game with Crossville—Another one gone. 20. Assembly—Rev. Smith. 22. Basketball game with Bellmont—We won! 26. Basketball game with Lancaster—They beat us by one point. Not bad. 28-29. School was dismissed for Thanksgiving Vacation. en cor Calendar DECEMBER 2. Musical Band Concert at gym. 3. Basketball game at Gray ville. 4. Assembly—Rev. Longbons. 10. Basketball game with Bellmont. 13. Basketball game with Noble. 16. Tuberculin test for the Seniors. We got the point that time. 17. Game with Allendale. 20. Rev. Smith spoke in Assembly. 20. Senior class assembly and exchange of gifts. 23-30. Christmas Vacation. 31. School resumed after the holidays. JANUARY 2-3-4. Little Ten Tourney at Bone Gap. 8. Assembly—Rev. Koch. 9-10. Semester Exams. 11. Game at St. Francisville—Not so good. 14. Assembly—Rev. Stoltz. 17. Game with Grayville. 24. Game with Crossville, 30-39. Tough luck. 28. Game at Browns, 37-42. Another bad night! 29. Assembly—Rev. Smith. 31. Game at Enfield. They beat us but not bad. FEBRUARY 4. Game with Lancaster. We did it this time! 7. School dismissed for institute at Albion. 8. Game with Noble. Curtains for us! 12. School dismissed for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. 14. Game with Bone Gap. They laid it over us. 14. Assembly with Rev. Longbons speaking. 20. Class Assembly by Freshmen. Nice program. 21. Basketball game at Keensburg. We did it again. 25. Game with Enfield here. Chalk up a victory! CHOOE CALENDAR MARCH 1. District Speech Contests—First class medals. 4. Regional Tourney. 5. Assembly—Rev. Stoltz. 14. Quarter Exams—Have pity on us. 15. Sectional Speech contests at Greenville. 19. Assembly—Rev. Koch. 29. Music contest at Bridgeport. APRIL 2. Assembly—Rev. Enicks. 4. School dismissed for good Friday. 11. Sophomore class assembly. 16. Assembly—Rev. Smith. 19. Band contests at Bridgeport. 30. Assembly—Rev. Longbons. MAY 2. Junior-Senior Banquet. . 9. Class Day Activities in the afternoon. 12. Final exams for Seniors—Our last ones! 13. Semester Exams. 14. Semester Exams. 15. Commencement. 16. Alumni Banquet. OFTIhAFF� The Softball Team enjoyed a very successful season, winning six out of eight games. We lost to Browns and Lancaster. We had a good battery. Boewe did a good job on the mound, and Bratsch did likewise behind the plate. The rest of the positions were played by inexperienced boys but before the season ended they were coming along in good shape. Cash did a good job at third and Gentz took care of the initial sack. With Bratsch leading off and Cash in number 2 spot we usually had runners scori®g in the first inning. Freshmen who show good possibilities are Couch, Gillard, and Pix- ley who also pitches. Leading hitters were Boewe, Lemke, Bratsch, Cash, and Pixley. The outstanding feature of the season was at Keensburg when our first five batters to face Keensburg’s twirler touched him for five doubles. Softball games were also scheduled for this spring. Members of the squad are as follows: Back Row: Mr. Kennard, Willard Lemke, Jim Bennett, Gene Marks, Max Boewe, Richard Schwartzlose, Hubert Weber, Don Couch, and J. Clive Gillard. Front Row: Bob Gentz, Gene Smith, Charles Miller, Frank Pixley, and David Bratsch. Gr® '2 ® 2 ® The Girls Athletic Association has been an active organization for several years. The Fall Play Day was held at our school with G. A. A. members from eight different schools taking part. They were divided into eight groups each having the name of a state. After participating in several games the noon meal was served at the gym. The members of the G. A. A. have enjoyed many good times and we hope it will continue to be a part of our school. BASKET BALL %tuU tioiUJi CWHTiA McntiavA, COACH J ASKIbcXIbA SQAUjD West Salem’s basketball team had a tough year. They lost several games but considering the larger schools they played, they didn’t do so bad after all. The school lost several of its first team men last year due to graduation. West Salem should have as good or better team next year because they have only two first team men graduating and one second team man. Eugene Gibson was the tallest man on the team with the height of 6 ft. 1 in. and weight of 165 pounds. He has played on the team for four years and plays his position of guard very well. Max Boewe, another good player, was next to the tallest. He reached the height of 6 ft. and weighs 160 pounds. Max played the position of center on the first team. They seldom got the tip on him. Robert Gentz, a lad formerly of Joliet, is 5 ft. 8 in. and weighs 170 pounds. At the first of the year he played the position of guard. He later played the position of forward. He plays a good, fast game. David Bratseh, small but mighty, plays a fast position at forward. He is 5 ft. and 5 in. tall and weighs 142 pounds. Jim Mills is a hard playing forward and does a swell job. His height is 5 ft. and 11 in. tall and weighs 164. Charles Miller, a very small fellow but playing a good game. “Chuck” plays guard position. He reaches the height of 5 ft. and 6 in. He tips the scales at 130 pounds. Gene Marks is a very good shot. He makes a very good forward in the second team and a good substitute for the first team. He measures 5 ft. 6 in. and weighs 126 pounds. Don Couch is another fine lad who hits around 5 ft. 8 in. and balances the scales at 122 pounds. Donnie is a fast and clever ball handler. He plays his position of forward well. Ray Marks, a forward on the second team, is a very good shot. He reaches up to 5 ft. 9 in. and weighs 133 pounds. Duane Smith, who has stuck with the team through thick and thin, makes a very good center on the second team. He is 6 ft. and weighs 160. Frank Pixley makes the second team a good player and a good sub- stitute for the first team. He is a good rebounder. He stands 5 ft. 9 in. and weighs 135. Gene Allen McDowell, better known as “Tiny,” plays guard. He does fine, this being his first year on the team. His height is 5 ft. 8 in. and weighs 143 pounds. Louie Libke, the smallest fellow on the team and this being his first year, is doing a fine job. He measures up to 5 ft. 6 in. and tops the scales at 120. J. Clive Gillard, the lad that can take it almost anywhere, is 5 ft. 8 in. and weighs 150 pounds. “J” is a player in any position. His usual position is guard and he doesn’t do a bad job either. A lot of our games were lost due to inexperience on the part of our players but next year they will come back and watch us make the bask- ets then. Pleasing strains of music drift through the corridors of old West Salem High School every day as the band takes you through the seasons. The band gave concerts during the summer months which were greatly enjoyed by West Salem and surrounding communities. Last fall the band played for the Labor Day Celebration at Fairfield, Illinois, and for the Edward’s County Fair at Albion, Illinois. During the basketball season, marches rang out as the band pre- pared for the home games under the direction of Mr. R. O. Jibben. In addition to the above mentioned programs the band also gave several programs during the school year, and played for the other events too numerous to mention in this limited space. The players are as follows: Clarinets: Virginia Boewe Shirley Gawthorp Marilyn Gadau Carol Blood Charles King Neoma Johnson Gene Marks Lyle Gibson John Ibbotson Eleanor Johnson Saxophones: Frances Mason Marjorie Weber John Meisenheimer Alto Horns: Sarah Spray Dottie Poynter Baritones: Imogene Ahlfield Herman Ahlfield Bass: Galen Talley John Spray Baton Twirler: Janet Giese Cornets: Clayton Brandt Willard Lemke Hubert Weber Janet Giese Don Couch Jack Schernekau John Boewe Don Hallbeck Joe Clodfelter Chet Orrel Galen Slunaker Farrell Bradham Trombones: Verla Smith Jim Bennett Joan Moudy John Boewe Jim Walters Don Giese George Aldridge, Jr. Imogene Hasewinkle Percussion: Ann Clodfelter Iva Lorena Myers Marilyn Cutright Patsy McDowell Margaret Orrel Those who are not in the picture are: Rosemary Gawthorp, Imogene Vaughn, Larry Brandt, and Dick Funkhouser. The new baton twirlers are, Marjorie Weber, Frances Mason. ’ Chorus The Boys Chorus had a successful year and participated in the first semester musical program and spring concert. The boys of the chorus as shown in the picture are: Back Row: Richard Schwartzlose, John Boewe, Charles King, Wil- lard Lemke, Gene Marks, Wilbur Short. Front Row: Mr. Jibbens, Gene Smith, Ray Marks, Clifton Harris, Robert McGaha, and Harold Wiseman. (ilRI.N (BRER) CjLUB At the beginning of school forty-four of our girls enrolled for mem- bership in glee club. They were lucky enough to have as leader, Mr. Ralph O. Jibben. Members of the Glee Club picture are: Back Row: Marilyn Cutright, Imogene Hasewinkle, Janet Giese, Margaret Witt, Marjorie Anderws, Ellen Bratsch, Joyce McKinney, Mary Ann Farmer, Betty Hall, Betty Stark, Imogene Vaughn, Mary Ellen Cunningham, Jean Provine, Neoma Johnson, Ann Clodfelter. Middle Row: Mr. Jibbens, Joretta Luthe, Helen Hasewinkle, Wilma Kerster, Joyce Knust, Adrienne Clodfelter, Dorothy Martin, Carol Blood, Dorothy Deisher, Helen Libkie, Marjorie Weber, Norma Ben- nett, Louise McKinney, Margaret Gibson, Norma Ahlfield, Patsy Mc- Dowell. Front Row: Marie Libke, Alice Wiseman, Dona Feldman, Mildred Higgins, Bernice Ibbotson, Margaret Weber, Barbara Douglas, Wanda Gillard, Mary Cummins, and Patsy McKinney. We Sa euim The We-Sa Club was organized by Miss Roberts during the first quarter of our school year 1946-47. It is made up of a group of Junior and Senior boys and girls. The main purpose of this commercial club is to help save money. We have a School Savings Charter issued by the United States Treasury Department signed by Secretary of Treasury Fred M. Vinson. Our officers are Gene Cash Clayton Brandt John Boewe Dottie Martin We have done as much as could be expected with our calendar schedule filled w'ith so many extra curiculur activities. We went to Olney on a skating party during the year and we expect to have another before the year is over. The name for our club was derived from the words West Salem. Census Most Most Most Most Most Most popular Senior boy and girl... popular Junior boy and girl... popular Sophomore boy and girl popular Freshman boy and girl popular boy student........... popular girl student ......... ....Margie Putnam, Gene Cash David Bratsch, Barbara Douglas ........Ray Marks, Janet Giese ...............J. Clive Gillard Mary Ann Farmer ....................Gene Cash ...............Margie Putnam Senior least likely to succeed ... Senior most likely to succeed..... Most active student............... Most inactive student ............ Boy with biggest feet............. Girl with biggest feet............ Most inseparable couple........... Most studious student ............ “Apple-Polisher” ................. Roughnecks ....................... ...............Bill Stevens ................Gene Cash ...........Margie Putnam ...........Raymond King ...............Max Boewe ..........Bernice Ibbotson Lois Gaede and Jim Bennett .............Virginia Maas ............. Jim Bennett ...Bill Stevens, Bob Gentz J efOivBS Max—“You know I feel like punching that hard boiled coach in the nose again.” Dave—“Again?” Max—“Yes, I felt like it yesterday too.” Mr. Walker to John Luther)—“I’m putting this rivet in the correct position: When I nod my head, hit it hard with your hammer.” That’s all he remembered until he woke up in the hospital! The belligerent husband, Jim Bennett, demanded, “I want to know once and for all who is boss in this house?” His wife, Lois Gaede, replied, “You’ll be much happier if you don’t try to find out.” Miss Roberts—“My worst sin is vanity. I spend hours every day admiring my beauty.” Frank Barnhart—“ That’s not vanity, that’s pure imagination.” Jim Mills and Bob Gentz entered the restaurant the other evening and Bob ordered two hard boiled eggs to take out. Louise McKinney (the waitress) replied—“Sorry, buddy, but my friend and I have to work until midnight.” Mr. Kingley called the newspaper and reported the birth of twins. The girl at the news desk didn’t quite understand the message over the phone. “Will you repeat that?” she asked. “Not if I can help it,” was the reply. Mary Ellen Cunningham, a film actress, was applying for a pass- port. “Unmarried?” asked the clerk. “Occasionally,” replied Mary Ellen. Iva Jean— It says here that the average person speaks 10,000 words a day.” Velma Libke—“Yes, but you’re far above the average, you know.” Dinner guest— Will you pass the nuts, Mr. Kennard?” Mr. Kennard—“Yes, I suppose,so, but I really should flunk them.” Mr. Kingsley— Why do bees buzz?” Norma Lee — You would too if some one stole your honey and nec-tar. Is Gene Cash conceited ?” “Conceited—why he joined the Navy to let the world see him!” Mr. Fehrenbacher—“Are you cheating on this examination?” Bill Stevens—“No, sir, I was only telling him his nose was dripping on my paper.” Miss Roberts (in bookkeeping) : “What is a debtor?” Kenny Harrison: “A man who owes money.” Miss Roberts: “And what is creditor?” Kenny: “A man who thinks he is going to get it back.” Mr. Gaede (sarcastically) : “Say, it’s past midnight young man; do you think you can stay all night?” Jim (innocently) : “Gosh, I’ll have to telephone home first.” Harold Wiseman—“Do you like nuts?” Betty Hall—“Is this a proposal?” Virginia Maas—“Why is a wedding ring like a tourniquet?” Her Mother—“It stops your circulation.” Mrs. Brandt: “Now Ronnie, wouldn’t you like to give your bunny as a Christmas present to that poor little boy who hasn’t any father?” Ronnie (clutching rabbit): “Couldn’t we give him father instead?” DAFFYNITIONS Sympathy card—Report card. 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